A Step Towards a Fair Future - PLOVDIV

Activity description

Have you ever considered living, working, and exploring one of Europe's cultural capitals for six months? Plovdiv is the oldest livable city in the world, where you can explore different cultures. You will work with the team of Caritas Sofia and our volunteers and serve the community of Plovdiv and the municipality of Kuklen. In Plovdiv, you will work with refugees and home care. In the Community Support Center in Kuklen, we work with at-risk children and their parents and relatives living in the Kuklen municipality. As a volunteer ambassador of Caritas Sofia and our volunteer program in Plovdiv! We seek innovative and dedicated individuals who can use their talent and creativity to promote our cause and inspire others to join us. As a Volunteer Ambassador, you will work closely with our team to promote the benefits of volunteering, encourage community involvement and support the development of volunteer programs.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Caritas Sofia will provide accommodation in a single room in an apartment with shared space for cooking and engaging with the other volunteers Plovdiv. All the costs for rent, electricity, water and internet are covered. The organization will transfer the participants' monthly pocket money and food allowances to the bank account in BGN. Participants with fewer Opportunities under certain circumstances will classified for additional support. In addition to that, you'll have a mobile sim card with a Bulgarian number and a card for city transport. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will have the opportunity to develop their skills through work. The main activity is support for children and youth in the social centre of Caritas Sofia, the program for refugees and migrants, and the support of older adults. The development of social and communication skills will also be in the context of the participant's commitment as an ambassador of Caritas Sofia, which will help to strengthen the organisation's volunteer network. Your skills will help the Caritas Sofia team promote the organisation's work and create new ideas.

Participant profile

• Social orientation and sharing of the values of Caritas Sofia; • Humanities education or other relevant experience; • Personal experience as a volunteer; • Excellent command of English and one other language; • Desire to learn Bulgarian; • Communication and social skills; • Good computer skills and experience using social media

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2024 to 30/11/2025

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Activity location

14A Bulair Str., 4000 Plovdiv Bulgaria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

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Activity topics

Education and training

Creativity and culture

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/06/2024

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